Women's Health/Gender-Related Health Advanced Practice Nursing II

3 credits

This course advances the knowledge and skills of the prior specialty course and focuses on managing acute and chronic conditions in womens health populations, including principles of restorative and palliative care. Advanced clinical decision-making and autonomy are emphasized. Critical analysis of data, integration of interdisciplinary theory, evidence-based, cost-effective approaches to care, care coordination, and transitions are emphasized. The broader health care system, inter-professional collaboration, and influences of trauma, neurodevelopment, bias, structural racism, gender, ableism, social determinants of health, and inequities are explored. The leadership role of the advanced practice nurse in identifying and addressing barriers to optimal care is integrated.